Bottle Vase
Artist
Hu Wenming
(Chinese, active late 16th - early 17th century)
Date17th century
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumBronze
DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 3 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (9.8 x 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.55
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A fine and rare cast and chased parcel-gilt bronze incense tool vase, supported on a low foot rim, the body and slender neck decorate din gilded low relief with dragon amid clouds above a carp swimming amidst crested waves on a ring-punched ground. The underside of the recessed foot with a chiseled four-character mark in rounded seal script hu wen ming zhi (made by Hu Wenming) in a square gilded reserve.
Christie's appraisal description:
Cast with a dragon clutching a flaming pearl amidst crashing waves, Hu Wenming mark to base
